Nose is powerful and complex with cola, pepper, smoke, root beer, stewed peaches, hay, lemon rind, old books, chocolate and wet dirt. A wild yet delightful combination. That said, some nagging ethanol kept sneaking in and hampering the otherwise exceptional experience. Palate continues the boldness bringing sherry wine, tangerine, date, oatmeal, black currant, caramel, chocolate, and a floral note I can’t put my finger on (lavender? jasmine? I suck at identifying floral notes) Flavors are punchy as hell. Finish is decently long with iodine, malted milk ball, burnt rubber, charred oak, chili pepper, cinnamon, and peat moss. There’s depth here but the peat note takes over and adds a bit of a harsh element. Mouthfeel is on the lighter side of medium but decently oily which is a nice fit for the profile. Ok…there’s a lot going on here and a lot to like. But I must admit I was unaware that this contained peated malt and I am a huge peat hater. That said, its presence here is…less than awful? A bold and unique whiskey even if some elements aren’t my jam. At $70 I can say that it’s a great value for the quality in todays market. This distillery is a big win for me overall, and I will continue to buy as many expressions/releases as I can get my hands on.